Author name: Dr. Vahid Osman

Methadone is a legal opioid used for both pain treatment and as a therapy for people recovering from an opioid addiction, such as one to heroin. Methadone is, however, like most opioids, extremely addictive. When prescribed in a professional treatment facility as a maintenance therapy, any addiction formed is curbed and ended.

Xanax is a drug used to treat anxiety and/or panic disorders. It’s not an opioid – it’s part of a drug class called benzodiazepines, AKA benzos. Xanax is the most frequently prescribed psychoactive drug in America. Treatments vary between 0.25mg and 2mg pills, two or three times a day.

Alcoholics Anonymous was formed in 1935 as a group of people committed to maintaining sobriety. It’s an international fellowship that hosts meetings worldwide, completely free to join and attend.

The process of looking for a new job is tough for anyone. It’s endless paperwork and submitting resumes and writing/reading emails and going to interviews, and it’s never exactly thrilling. For recovering addicts, however, the process can be monumentally difficult.

Illicit drugs are ubiquitous in America, but Indiana seems to have more issues than most states. As a matter of fact, Indiana is seventh on the list of states that are experiencing severe problems with drug use. The authorities determine this by the number of people using substances in the state, the law enforcement response to the crisis, and public health issues.

Being the parent of a child with a substance use disorder might be one of the biggest challenges in your life. If your child is a teenager or still lives at home, you might still have some control over their lives. But when they move out, it becomes more difficult than ever to get your child the help that they need.

Emergency responders are the first professionals on the scene after an accident, a medical emergency or even a mass-casualty incident. The unique pressure of a first responder job can often take quite an emotional toll, and it is not uncommon for law enforcement personnel, firefighters, EMTs, and paramedics to develop problems with drugs or alcohol as a coping mechanism.

The number of senior citizens aged 65 and above across the U.S. was around 43.1 million as per the 2012 census. It is estimated that by 2050 the number could grow significantly to reach at least 80 million.

College students are under an enormous amount of pressure to enjoy their daily lives while also getting excellent grades and preparing for their future in the workplace. In addition, their emotions are still developing. They’re expected to be able to hold everything together and do so well, and this pressure may be more than they can handle.

ust about everyone knows that fitness and nutrition are important if you want to lead a healthy lifestyle. What people may not know is the connection between fitness, nutrition, and a substance use disorder.